Hunter Irrigation vs Rain Bird:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hunter Irrigation had more branded searches than Rain Bird among irrigation brands in New Zealand. Hunter Irrigation had about 90 branded searches, while Rain Bird had 50. Hunter Irrigation made up 9.5% of all irrigation brand searches we track, and Rain Bird accounted for 5.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about irrigation brands, Hunter Irrigation and Rain Bird each appeared in two of the five answers. Hunter Irrigation was mentioned before Rain Bird in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Hunter Irrigation, about 80% more searches than Rain Bird
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Hunter Irrigation, named ahead of Rain Bird in every answer
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Top irrigation brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hunter Irrigation and Rain Bird were each mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hunter Irrigation was listed before Rain Bird in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Netafim4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Hunter Irrigation2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rain Bird2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
RX Plastics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which irrigation brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best irrigation brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best irrigation brand in New Zealand for a farm?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“farm irrigation system”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drip irrigation nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Hunter Irrigation or Rain Bird more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hunter Irrigation and Rain Bird by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four irrigation brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Hunter Irrigation, Rain Bird. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | RX Plastics | Hunter Irrigation | Netafim | Rain Bird |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69.9% | 16.5% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.3% | 16.5% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.2% | 22.8% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.6% | 13.7% | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 75.8% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.3% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.1% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 7.7% |
| May 2026 | 81.8% | 8% | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 84.6% | 3.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.7% | 3.6% | 6% | 4.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.1% | 5.5% | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 75.8% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 5.3% |
How has the Hunter Irrigation and Rain Bird comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Rain Bird took it in July 2026, Hunter Irrigation took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hunter Irrigation’s share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand moved from 16.5% to 9.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rain Bird’s share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand moved from 6.8% to 5.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 50.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand irrigation brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Hunter Irrigation overtook Netafim and Rain Bird to rank 2nd among irrigation brands in New Zealand, with 9.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Rain Bird lost share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand, from 7.7% to 5.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hunter Irrigation’s and Rain Bird’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Hunter Irrigation
1 branded search term
- hunter irrigation
Rain Bird
1 branded search term
- rain bird
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